readmission

February 27, 2015May 28, 2015

Hospital Readmission an Issue in Bronchiectasis, COPD

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Hospital readmission for patients with bronchiectasis and COPD is a major problem. In fact, one out of every eleven patients with COPD is readmitted to the hospital only 30 days after discharge. A recent ... Read more

November 18, 2014November 18, 2014

COPD Treatment with Nutrition Improves Outcome, Reduces Costs

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A study recently published in the journal CHEST suggests elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had better outcomes during a hospital confinement when they received nutritional treatment as well. ... Read more

November 4, 2014November 4, 2014

Fine to Hospitals for Excessive Readmissions May Punish the Wrong Facilities

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Penalizing hospitals for hospitalized relapses of patients who suffer from chronic lung disease may have a greater impact on facilities that are dedicated to providing care to poor and minority ... Read more

October 31, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Foundation Launches Praxis Program to Reduce Readmissions

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The COPD Foundation recently launched their COPD Praxis program, which stands for Prevent and Reduce COPD Admissions through expertise and Innovation Sharing, and aims to bring together the joint efforts of academics, healthcare providers, and industry leaders to reduce ... Read more